A woman from Lashburn is answering charges in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan court, while potential charges may yet be laid for another female suspect as Maidstone RCMP investigate a case of illicit drugs.
The investigation involved a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Lloydminster and a subsequent search of a residence in Lashburn on Friday, Oct. 9.
Maidstone RCMP, assisted by the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Lloydminster Crime Reduction Team and Saskatchewan Trafficking and Response Team, conducted the traffic stop as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
Two women were arrested.
Police say a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 101 grams of cocaine, 78 grams of methamphetamine, 250 millilitres of gamma hydroxybutyrate, a small amount of fentanyl, drug trafficking paraphernalia and cash.
Later that day, RCMP executed a search warrant at a Lashburn home.
Officers say they seized another 33 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of methamphetamine and 1.2 litres of gamma hydroxybutyrate. A crossbow and loaded firearm were also seized.
A 34-year-old Lashburn woman has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking another substance, possession of fentanyl and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
RCMP say the woman was also arrested on an outstanding Maidstone RCMP warrant involving charges that include robbery with a firearm, assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats.
She appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The second woman was released from police custody with charges pending. RCMP say court information has not yet been sworn in relation to those potential charges.
Maidstone RCMP continue to investigate.
